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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
4
One of the largest tramp gangs expelled from the No. 2 police station on Mill street was released this morning with thirty shipped out of the city. The tramp control records for the year surpass all previous totals as numbers rise rather than fall.
The remains of Alvion Clark who died at his Cylinder home yesterday were brought to La Crosse at noon. The funeral was held from the train and the body was buried at Oak Grove cemetery.
A concise reflection on the limits of individual wealth and power emphasizing that no leader can ignore the rest of society. The sentiment cautions against solitary prosperity detached from communal needs.
North Side Advertising and News announces contact at 807 Rose Street with R. P. Stanton and A Kidder in charge and a new phone line 785-A for inquiries.
City committees meet to decide on Mill Street crossing settlement, possible auditorium on Market Square, and a 1500 grant for expenses. Street paving on Fifth and Vine to be finalized with limestone dressing requested by Vine Street property owners.
The funeral for Mike Seery who died at the County Insane Asylum was held at 9 this morning from St James church with Rev Father Murphy officiating. A large crowd attended from town and relatives. out of town mourners included Mr and Mrs Clume of Maryland and Mrs Runney of Eau Claire. William Dwyer oversaw arrangements and interment followed at Oak Grove cemetery.
A woman identified as grapher at 418 Avon street was found starving by local authorities and taken to the Mendota asylum. She had traveled from St Paul to live with her brother and wife from Oklahoma, while her husband left to visit his wife after a money windfall, leaving his sister without food. The case follows the death of Mr. Jackson's mother and relatives caring for the family.
The O. O. P. Cinch club was entertained yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. John Davis on Avon street. Mrs. John McCambridge and Mrs. Ellis Humphrey won first and second prizes at the card tables.
After several weeks with pneumonia, Dwight Hallack the infant son of Mr and Mrs J M Sarles of 927 Rost street died last evening.
On Easter Monday the ladies of St. John's German church at St. James and Avon streets will host a genuine Dutch supper in the church basement.
Father P. Salmone of the Syrian Catholic church on the north side has recovered from illness and will resume his duties at the church.
Oscar and George Johnson travel to Chicago as guests of friends for a few days. Local residents and visitors arrive from Milwaukee, Seattle, Desoto, and Madison. The piece notes health, business, and church activities, including a stroke patient and an upcoming baptism.
A letter from a congregant states Rev. L. L. Sanders is improving at home in Litchfield Illinois and plans to resume duties at Tabernacle Baptist Church in La Crosse by May 1. Doctors say he has consumption but he shows signs of recovery and is expected to return.
The funeral for John Becker who died from a bog ey fall will be held at 2 30 p m Saturday at the Caledonia street M E church with Rev A L Wood officiating. A Sletten in charge of arrangements. Interment will follow at Oak Grove cemetery.
After a day of fishing near Raymore, John Weber Ed Weber Bartl Weber Ed Young and B Breuer brought back seventy of the prettiest trout seen in a long time. Herman Singer Sr and Joe Wachter returned from Neshonic Mills with a string of nineteen.
The Franklin club meets tonight to debate a liquor license proposal for La Crosse with a $500 license fee and a cap on saloons. D. L. Wartinbee leads the affirmative with Rudolf Stevenson. A. W. Jaratzko chairs the negative with W. E. Barber assisting.
Emma Jackson, 33, sister of A. A. Jackson, a traveling photo- man, was found in a pitiful condition. Authorities reported she suffered injuries and was taken for medical care, while her brother remained identified but unverified in relation to the case.
The canvassing board at the county courthouse completed the canvass of the Democratic delegates to the national convention from the county. Delegates at large and district selections are listed with names such as Aylward, Hoyt, Kin, Nahbiel, A Manson Weiss, and John C. Burns among others.
A fragmented OCR item notes an unclear reference to a person and a monetary detail. The readable text provides no named entities or concrete events to establish a location date or outcome.
Paul W Mahoney sued the city for 13.90 damages claiming a wire in the street caused damage to his automobile on May 19 1907. Judge Hunt reserved decision until next Wednesday afternoon Alderman Houska testified for the city. City Attorney Doherty represented the city.
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